Description
Mexican Sopa de Fideo is a comforting noodle soup that captures the essence of home-cooked warmth. This quick and easy recipe features fideo pasta simmered in a rich, tomato-based broth made with fresh ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this delightful dish can be customized with your choice of vegetables or proteins like chicken or turkey. With its mild flavors and nourishing ingredients, it’s an excellent choice for both kids and adults alike. Serve it hot with your favorite garnishes for a soul-satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fideo pasta (or vermicelli)
- 2 small tomatoes (or ½ cup canned tomato sauce)
- ½ medium onion
- 1 small garlic clove
- 4 ¼ cups chicken stock (or water + 3 tsp chicken bouillon)
- 3 Tbsp canola oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture: Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and 1 cup chicken stock until smooth.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large saucepan, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add fideo pasta and brown it while stirring constantly.
- Combine Sauce and Stock: Pour in the tomato mixture and let it sizzle for about 30 seconds.
- Simmer the Soup: Add remaining chicken stock, season with salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Final Adjustments: Taste and adjust salt as needed before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg